# Private Recorder vs Private Record Master

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Private Recorder at 41% against Private Record Master's 0%. Private Recorder also leads on ratings volume (231 vs 13). Private Record Master's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Recorder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 6 months and Private Record Master sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Private Record Master holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Recorder has 231 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Private Recorder's written reviews are positive against 0% of Private Record Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Private Recorder ships an update every 5 months, Private Record Master every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Recorder | Private Record Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-recorder/id1286814946/reviews) | **[4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-record-master/id1472962754/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **231** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **41.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pradeep Yadav](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123417966) | [玲炤 毛](https://appshunter.io/developer/867358588) |

## What reviewers say

### Private Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-recorder/id1286814946)

Record audio and video discreetly and store it securely within the application. This tool offers password protection and file management options for your recordings. It's useful for documenting important conversations, lectures, or meetings.

**Highlights:** Record audio and video, Secure password protection, Organized file listing, Rename and delete files, Proof of conversations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade To Pro | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Upgrade To Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads and Unlock Share | $23.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great simple app
- 👍 Works as intended
- 👍 Very easy and functional
- 👍 Good recorder
- 👍 Password protection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recordings have no sound
- 🐛 App stops recording when screen is off
- 🐛 App stops recording when switching apps
- 🐛 Noticeable recording indicator
- 🐛 No way to delete recordings

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings have no sound
- App stops recording when screen is off
- App stops recording when switching apps
- Noticeable recording indicator
- No way to delete recordings

**Requested features**

- How to share or delete recordings
- Suppress orange mic indicator light
- Set different app icon/name
- Add a tracker for recordings
- Keep recording secretly while screen is locked


### Private Record Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-record-master/id1472962754)

Easily record and share personal notes, lectures, meetings, and interviews with a modern interface. This app supports background recording, custom plans, and offers flexible playback options. Share your recordings instantly via various methods, including social media and Wi-Fi file sharing.

**Highlights:** Background recording, Automatic recording, Custom recording plans, Playlist creation, Adjustable playback speed, Multiple sharing options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate us | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version, No ads. | $2.99 | one-time |
| Support us | $4.99 | one-time |
| Support us | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private Recorder free?

Private Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Private Record Master free?

Private Record Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Private Recorder or Private Record Master?

Private Record Master is rated higher. Private Recorder averages 4.1 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while Private Record Master averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.

### Do Private Recorder or Private Record Master have ads?

Private Recorder shows ads; Private Record Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Private Recorder or Private Record Master?

Private Recorder ships an update every 5 months, and Private Record Master every 2 weeks. Most recently, Private Recorder was updated on September 11, 2026 and Private Record Master on September 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*